U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel answers questions beside Voltaire Gazmin during a news conference in Manila, Philippines on Friday. Hagel consults with allies to "further develop the facts" about last week's alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria, and options for a response. (Photo: AP Images/Aaron Favila)

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